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Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMTvsSeiko 5KX

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT

Owners praise the Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT as a "spec monster" for an office GMT diver, noting its Seiko NH34 movement, sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance. One owner found the 41mm case too large for their wrist and sold it due to a preference for smaller case sizes. On balance, owners appreciate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT's impressive specifications at its price point, though case size can be a personal fit issue.

Seiko 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its strong lume and comfortable wearability, with many noting its compact feel due to a short lug-to-lug length. The NH36 movement's accuracy varies, with typical performance between +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some report better. A lack of screw-down crown and ISO certification are noted drawbacks for its water resistance. Some owners find the bracelet to be of cheaper construction with hollow links, and a few have reported quality control issues. The consensus is that the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers good value for its price, appealing to those who appreciate its tool-like nature and iconic lineage.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Atlas GMT41mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
Atlas GMT41h
5KX41h
Water Resistance
Atlas GMT300m
5KX100m
MSRP
Atlas GMT$548
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Lume
C3
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
4R36
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$548
$350
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